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Kobo Libra Colour vs Kobo Elipsa 2E
Kobo Libra Colour ($259.99) vs Kobo Elipsa 2E ($399.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right colour e-reader.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Kobo Libra Colour | Kobo Elipsa 2E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $259.99 | $399.99 |
| Weight | 200g | 390g |
| Display | 7" E Ink Kaleido 3 colour | 10.3-inch E Ink, 227 PPI |
| Buttons | Physical page-turn | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Stylus | Kobo Stylus 2 (sold separately) | Kobo Stylus 2 included |
| Water | IPX8 | — |
| Weight | 199.5 g | 390g (Kobo published) |
| Material | — | Recycled plastic |
Pros & Cons
Kobo Libra Colour
- Physical page-turn buttons and one-handed grip
- 7-inch colour at only 200 g
- Stylus 2 markup without Scribe money
- Library borrowing and EPUB built in
- iFixit repair parts published
- $259.99 is Paperwhite Signature money plus $60
- Colour still 150 ppi and muted
- Stylus is an extra purchase
Kobo Elipsa 2E
- Big screen for PDFs and notes
- Stylus included
- Weeks of battery
- 390 g is heavy for one-handed reading
- $399.99
Kobo Libra Colour is the better value at $259.99. Both are part of our curated colour e-reader index — tap through to check current pricing.
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